Assemblies Brochure 2018

ASSEMBLIES 3 ALL ABOUT ASSEMBLIES The assemblies and sections also work on projects that they propose and are funded by the Society. Most of these projects result in an ATS official document, which include Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG), Workshop Reports, Technical Standards or a Research or Policy Statement. The documents guiding clinical practice are often recognized as “the gold standard” for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The quality of ATS documents is multi-factorial and includes the expertise of its writing committees, the methodological rigor of the development process, and the thorough and thoughtful peer review and approval process. Committee members are chosen for their expertise and for the diversity of their experience and research. In this way, the Society attempts to ensure that documents do not reflect a narrow viewpoint in the medical world, but a carefully discussed and reviewed consensus reached through a methodologically rigorous process. Assemblies also offer a forum for members to launch projects and activities that benefit their own work in the field and the ATS at large. For new ATS members, assemblies represent a conduit for ensuring that the greatest benefits of ATS membership are attained. ADVANTAGES OF ASSEMBLY MEMBERSHIP ✓ Join one of the Assembly Mentoring Programs; ✓ A home for members with like interests ✓ A starting point for ATS members to get involved ✓ A place where members can network ✓ Moderate a Journal Club/ Webinar; Members can receive academic credit for this activity through their institutions; ✓ Submit an ATS Quick Hit-Brief image based cases with key clinical questions; ✓ Participate in an Assembly Program or Planning Committee or a Working Group; ✓ Attend the annual Assembly Membership Meeting at the ATS International Conference; ✓ Submit Scientific Symposia, Postgraduate Courses, Workshops, Sunrise Seminars and Meet the Professor Seminars for programing at the ATS International Conference; ✓ Submit a project proposal to develop an official ATS Document; ✓ Submit an abstract and apply for an abstract scholarship; ✓ Move up on the escalator of academia by meeting other people in your field, getting feedback, collaborating with other professionals in your research area and having the opportunity to create unique collaborations.; ✓ Participate in the ATS Resource Centers - Center for Career Development - Clinician’s Center - International Participants Center - Science and Innovation Center ✓ Facilitate a poster session at ATS International Conference; ✓ Participate in creating or reviewing materials for patients as part of the Patient Information Series or the Patient Health Series. ✓ Opportunities for funding support from the ATS for Assembly Projects. ✓ And……. Membership in ATS is Free for fellows/ trainees Joining ATS for the first time.